This street in the Saint-Émile district of Quebec City is named in honour of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright who spent …
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Why is there still no cure for cancer? I remember in the 1960s taking part in a fund-raising campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society in Baie-Comeau, and, as far as …
Cross-Canada official languages consultations 2016
In June 2016, the Department of Canadian Heritage launched public consultations to develop a new, multi-year action plan for official languages in Canada. And you can have your say! Until …
CFB Valcartier holds Open House
For the first time since 1997, the Canadian Forces Base Valcartier opened its doors to the general public on August 27, inviting the curious to see first-hand what Canada’s military …
Lush cosmetics doing a world of good
What do selfies, potting soil, plants and makeup all have in common? Cosmetics! At Place Laurier, Lush Cosmetics used the opening of their new store as a chance to gain …
A busy weekend for runners in Quebec City
It was a busy weekend for runners and marathoners in Quebec City, with a total of six races held from Friday to Sunday during the Marathon SSQ Lévis-Québec. The excitement …
A back-to-school message from the CQSB
As Chairman of the Council of Commissioners of the Central Quebec School Board (CQSB), I am pleased to wish our students, their parents, and all of our dedicated staff a …
Be a tourist in your own home town!
On Saturday, September 10, the Association des Guides touristiques de Québec (AGTQ, Quebec City association of tour guides) invites residents to discover their city’s history, architecture, military past, religious heritage, …
Be a CTV filmmaker for CANADA IN A DAY
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are being asked to film what it means to be Canadian as part of CTV’s upcoming ground-breaking film …
Art sale raises over $70,000 for kids living with arthritis
Laval artist George E. Russell would have been proud of the $10,000 raised at the gala held in his honour in Montreal on August 18, and sales are still going …